BRADLEY ROAD, LU4 8SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 8SN

BRADLEY ROAD, LU4 8SN, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.66 per 1,000 population. This LU4 8SN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU4 postcode area, which has experienced 364 crimes and a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU4 8SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 8SN, encompassing approximately 3548 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 8SN area, explore the LU4 8SN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU4 8SN Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Overstone Road with total crimes: 4
  • Challney Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Thirlstone Road with total crimes: 2

BRADLEY ROAD, LU4 8SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.92500.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-60.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.4133.33%
Burglary31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.1050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.23150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.41-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.95-12.50%
Public order31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7933.33%
Vehicle crime42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5160.00%
Public order22.250.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.5425.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 8SN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Overstone Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Challney Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Thirlstone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Atherstone Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Armitage Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Carisbrooke Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Leicester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weatherby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1